Moderator Johanna Posted April 27, 2009 Moderator Report Posted April 27, 2009 David started doing leatherwork when he was making knives, and one day, a few years ago, he decided to make seats. A zillion seats later, he has developed his own carving style and specialty "old school" custom seats. He is very casual and nonchalant about his work, but it's really very good, and since he is not the type to brag on himself, I decided to do it for him. I was tickled to see David and ClayB's awards at the show, and here is a pic of David's seat, ribbons and plaque. (I am getting ready to put up show pics in a few minutes!) Way to go, David! Congratulations! ~J Quote
hidepounder Posted April 27, 2009 Report Posted April 27, 2009 Great job, David! Your work is outstanding and a model for us all. Congratulations! Bob Quote
Members Tina Posted April 27, 2009 Members Report Posted April 27, 2009 Awesome as usual, I love your seats:-) Quote
Members whinewine Posted April 27, 2009 Members Report Posted April 27, 2009 Love it! Phenomenal! russ Quote
Moderator Johanna Posted April 27, 2009 Author Moderator Report Posted April 27, 2009 Everyone was whispering about the finger cut carving David did on the back of the seat, and some people were afraid to pick the seat up, but they really wanted to look. I said, it's okay, it's a bike seat! You can pick it up, you won't hurt it! They examined the braiding, and they loved the finger cuts. Here is a pic. Quote
mendedbowl Posted April 27, 2009 Report Posted April 27, 2009 Congratulations David! wonderful work! and the finger cuts are just lovely ken Quote
Contributing Member ClayB Posted April 27, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted April 27, 2009 Congratulations David!!!! That's a beautiful seat and it's great to see it get the recognition it deserves. Quote
gtwister09 Posted April 27, 2009 Report Posted April 27, 2009 Congratulations! Well deserved David. Regards, Ben Quote
Members Casey Jordan Posted April 27, 2009 Members Report Posted April 27, 2009 Congratulations David!!!! That's a beautiful seat and it's great to see it get the recognition it deserves. Now that's the truth! Congratulations!! Well deserved! Quote
Bree Posted April 28, 2009 Report Posted April 28, 2009 The guy puts together one mean seat!! Glad Johanna showed the goodies underneath. I remember how he had similar cool stuff under his winning seat at IFOLG '08. Quote
TomSwede Posted April 28, 2009 Report Posted April 28, 2009 Congratulations David!!! I'm a big fan of your work and I really love that fingercarving!!! Tom Quote
Members Kustomizer Posted April 29, 2009 Members Report Posted April 29, 2009 Beautiful Seat! Well deserved!! Quote
Members bustedlifter Posted April 29, 2009 Members Report Posted April 29, 2009 Congrats! Great job! Quote
Members azrider Posted April 30, 2009 Members Report Posted April 30, 2009 I have soo much to learn. Your work is awesome. Quote
Roger Posted April 30, 2009 Report Posted April 30, 2009 well done david! i hope to see some of your work in person one of these days Quote
Members honda Posted May 1, 2009 Members Report Posted May 1, 2009 that seat look very good I hop mine come out that good. Quote
David Posted May 3, 2009 Report Posted May 3, 2009 To everyone, Thank you for all your kind words. They are much appreciated and mean a lot to me. I was thrilled when I received the news on the "Best of" plaque. It is my first and that makes it very special. Again, thanks for all the encouragement. The people of this site are terrific. David Theobald Quote
howardb Posted May 3, 2009 Report Posted May 3, 2009 Here's slightly bigger photo I took: (never did see the finger carvings! Found out about them well after I was taking pictures, and then never made it back to look.) Brent Quote
David Posted May 3, 2009 Report Posted May 3, 2009 Here's slightly bigger photo I took: (never did see the finger carvings! Found out about them well after I was taking pictures, and then never made it back to look.) Brent Thanks Howard, Much appreciated...I always like to have pictures from the show. Dave Theobald Quote
Members Amaral Posted May 12, 2009 Members Report Posted May 12, 2009 Congratulations Dave. Well deserved. I´m a big fan of your work! Quote
Members KliffsKustomHouse Posted May 14, 2009 Members Report Posted May 14, 2009 Awesome David!!! Your work continues to inspire. I've become better at this through your advice and photos of your work. Congratulations! Quote
Members ericluther Posted June 18, 2009 Members Report Posted June 18, 2009 what type of knife/blade is typically used to make finger cuts?? Quote
Moderator Johanna Posted June 18, 2009 Author Moderator Report Posted June 18, 2009 what type of knife/blade is typically used to make finger cuts?? Finger cuts are done with swivel knives. Johanna Quote
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